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Phangs Is Searching For the Beauty in Everything [Q&A]

Phangs Is Searching For the Beauty in Everything [Q&A]
September 15, 2021 "Even in the worst times. Even in a pandemic. Even with wild politics. You can find beauty."
Author: Joey Legittino
pop
interview
phangs
alternative pop
i love everything
Nessa Barrett Takes Control of Her Own Happiness on 'pretty poison'

Nessa Barrett Takes Control of Her Own Happiness on 'pretty poison'
September 13, 2021 In her debut EP, the viral star grapples with the cost of fame.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
album reviews
nessa barrett
pretty poison
Deb Never Explores the Human Condition on  'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?'

Deb Never Explores the Human Condition on  'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?'
September 10, 2021 <i>Where Have All the Flowers Gone?</i> is one of the most human projects of the year.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie
alternative
album reviews
deb never
where have all the flowers gone?
kenzie on TikTok, The Sims, and "Happy For Me" [Q&A]

kenzie on TikTok, The Sims, and "Happy For Me" [Q&A]
September 10, 2021 "I feel like I always have to look so perfect on social media and that's toxic. I should just be posting whatever I want."
Author: Paige MacDonald
pop
interview
kenzie
happy for me
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The Band Camino Aim For Anthemic and Emotional Highs on Debut Album [Q&A]

The Band Camino Aim For Anthemic and Emotional Highs on Debut Album [Q&A]
September 10, 2021 On their long-awaited debut album, The Band Camino doubles down on what they do best.
Author: Paige MacDonald
pop
interview
album reviews
the band camino
alternative pop
Blanks' "Never Have I Ever" Is an Infectious, Nostalgic Anthem [Premiere]

Blanks' "Never Have I Ever" Is an Infectious, Nostalgic Anthem [Premiere]
September 9, 2021 As Blanks barrels forward with a reckless, charming abandon, it feels nigh impossible to resist his palpable euphoria.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
never have i ever
blanks
nothing lasts forever and thats ok
Jordane Delivers a Transfixing Debut With "Walk" [Premiere]

Jordane Delivers a Transfixing Debut With "Walk" [Premiere]
September 9, 2021 Jordane's music plays out with all the intimacy of a secret shared between friends.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
jordane
walk
Charlie Powers Wears His Heart on His Sleeve on "Alone With Myself"

Charlie Powers Wears His Heart on His Sleeve on "Alone With Myself"
September 8, 2021 "Alone with Myself" is a contemplative demonstration of Powers' musical confidence.
Author: EJ Saftner
singer songwriter
pop
charlie powers
alone with myself
Who Is mxmtoon? | mxmtoon on BTS, Life Is Strange, and Favorite TikTok Trend

Who Is mxmtoon? | mxmtoon on BTS, Life Is Strange, and Favorite TikTok Trend
September 7, 2021 Meet the DIY artist blending painful honesty and palpable sincerity.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
lollapalooza
bts
mxmtoon
who is
life is strange
Holly Humberstone Pens an Ode to Her Best Friend "Scarlett"

Holly Humberstone Pens an Ode to Her Best Friend "Scarlett"
September 7, 2021 "Scarlett" is as much of a fuck you to all the toxic partners out there as it is an ode to the best friends that keep us sane.
Author: EJ Saftner
pop
holly humberstone
scarlett
kmoe's "iced tea" Is a Vibrant Expression of Versatility

kmoe's "iced tea" Is a Vibrant Expression of Versatility
September 24, 2020 Vancouver-based 16-year-old kmoe refuses to be boxed in.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
alternative
hyperpop
canada
kmoe
Nessa Barrett's "madhouse" Is Pure Dark Pop Perfection

Nessa Barrett's "madhouse" Is Pure Dark Pop Perfection
September 10, 2022 "madhouse" marks the first single since the rising dark pop star was admitted earlier this year.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
nessa barrett
madhouse
Role Model's 'Rx' Is Just What the Doctor Ordered [Q&A]

Role Model's 'Rx' Is Just What the Doctor Ordered [Q&A]
April 11, 2022 On his long-awaited debut album, the rising star comes face to face with sex, religion, love, and deeply personal realizations.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
interview
anti pop
role model
album reviews
rx
BENEE's "Blu" Video Is Unsettling, Surreal, and Beautiful

BENEE's "Blu" Video Is Unsettling, Surreal, and Beautiful
December 18, 2019 Fantastical and transfixing.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie
indie pop
anti pop
benee
blu
stella & steve
ROLE MODEL Has a Rapturous Message "for the people in the back"

ROLE MODEL Has a Rapturous Message "for the people in the back"
May 27, 2020 No one does it quite like ROLE MODEL.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
indie pop
anti pop
role model
for the people in the back
Ryan Caraveo Explores Mind Control with Hip Hop Melodies In 'Butterfly Boy'  [Q&A]

Ryan Caraveo Explores Mind Control with Hip Hop Melodies In 'Butterfly Boy'  [Q&A]
August 26, 2019 'Butterfly Boy' very much shares the narrative of Caraveo's inner workings as his brain bounces from one mindset to another.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
hip hop
album reviews
butterfly boy
Ryan caraveo
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"

Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021 The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
jazz
lyn lapid
in my mind
Yoke Lore Gives Us a Peek at the Man Behind the Banjo [Tour Diary]

Yoke Lore Gives Us a Peek at the Man Behind the Banjo [Tour Diary]
December 2, 2019 Yoke Lore takes us backstage of his most recent tour in these behind-the-scenes photos.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
indie
tour diary
yoke lore
ericdoa Has a Hit on His Hands With "fantasize"

ericdoa Has a Hit on His Hands With "fantasize"
June 3, 2021 "fantasize" may not just be a breakout moment for ericdoa but a contender for song of the summer.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
hyperpop
ericdoa
fantasize
Take Van Takes Off With "Pressurized"

Take Van Takes Off With "Pressurized"
January 10, 2022 "Pressurized" is short, sweet, and intoxicating.
Author: Arielle Lana LeJade
pop
alternative
electronic
take van
pressurized
drum and bass

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